Vari Tilth Improves Disc Harrowing in Hard Abrasive Conditions

Use of the OPICO Vari Tilth has improved the operating ability of discs on a West Midlands farm and has significantly reduced the cost of spare parts.

"The land is full of gravel, is abrasive and the wear and tear on machine parts is horrific," says Mr Marder.

The major contribution of the Vari Tilth has been to loosen up the soil in advance of the discs. "Before the discs simply ran on top of the land," said Mr Marder. "The Vari Tilth certainly makes it easier for the Vari Discs to work. The Vari Tilth's tines are deep enough to cope with compaction. The Vari Tilth has made an enormous difference and has made the Vari Discs a really useful tool worth having. I'm very happy with it - it has improved the Vari Discs no end."

Vari Tilth's Versatility and Speed Please Monmouth Farmer

"As soon as I saw the adverts for the Vari Tilth in the farming press I knew it would make sense to use the cultivator in front of the Vari Discs to loosen the soil," said Stephen Hart.

"For us with limited machinery for the arable side it dies a multitude of jobs. Today we have to farm at such a speed and must not miss the opportunity to work our land when the weather is right so the Vari Tilth fits the bill. It's quick and reliable."

Vari Tilth and Vari Disc Combination Improve Productivity at a Realistic Price

"I was intrigued" said Brian Doble, "It is one of the few examples where you can actually link on to an existing machine and improve your productivity for a realistic price."

"The Vari Disc is a fantastic tool. You have got to have a bit of moisture on the surface for it to get in and that's where the Vari Tilth helps because it does let you into the soil in hard conditions."

Penetrating Performance in the West Midlands

"The OPICO Vari Discs are very useful in their own right but they are ten times better with the Vari Tilth in front. It makes a really good job," said West Midlands farmer Richard Fletcher.

"One of the problems with the Vari Discs is that if you are going directly into stubble - that's what we use them for - sometimes they have a bit of trouble penetrating in very dry conditions. The Vari Tilth completely removes that problem. They are a really good idea. The Vari Tilth is a good tool and value for money."

May 2000